backwards

Example Sentences

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“In the near term, we anticipate the release of FY27 outlook commentary, which we expect to demonstrate a step backwards in terms of production, cash costs and free cash-flow,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

England's willingness to counter-press and track backwards immediately after losing the ball has been clear.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“I saw part of that, and what really freaked me out was when she was crawling up upside down and backwards down the stairs — kind of like the spider.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

"It can hover like a helicopter, fly forwards like an aircraft, but equally brake in midair or fly backwards," marketing chief Andrea Marchsteiner told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Dicey nodded her head and watched the mists rising almost in straight lines, like rain going backwards.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt